Amanda Dobron, is earning a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Her project is designed to promote inter-organizational collaboration between El Paseo Community Garden, Alivio Medical Center and the Senior Center of Casa Maravilla, while introducing pillars of Oriental Medicine such as tai chi, dietary therapy, meditation and acupuncture. The argument of the project is that nature, community, movement and healthy eating are powerful forms of medicine. Amanda seeks to raise $400 for ADA compliant gardening beds and $500 to provide acupuncture supplies for regular community acupuncture sessions.

The Schweitzer Fellowship is a year-long service learning program for graduate students in health-related professions who will design and implement innovative direct service projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of underserved Chicago area communities. Through their community projects and participation in a year-long program that includes mentoring support, monthly meetings, written reflection, and interprofessional collaboration, Schweitzer Fellows are developing the skills and confidence needed to become Leaders in Service—professionals who will remain dedicated to public service and to creating change.

In the summer of 2018, the Schweitzer Fellows for Life network launched Fellows Fest 2018, a campaign to help support our current Fellows' projects. Each of the Fellows has created a "wish list" of supplies and resources that will help them realize their service project goals. We also invite you to join us for our Fellows Fest event taking place on September 11 in Chicago. Click here for more info and to RSVP.

The Chicago Areas Schweitzer Fellowship is a program of Health & Medicine Policy Research Group. Your Summer Fest donation will appear on your credit card statement at "Health & Medicine."